The PPA Australia 125 Wellington marks the PPA Tour Australia’s first crossing of the Tasman, bringing professional pickleball to New Zealand for the first time. The event runs at Renouf Tennis Centre in Brooklyn, Wellington, and counts toward both PPA Tour Australia and PPA Tour USA/Asia rankings.
It’s an entry-tier 125 event designed for emerging pros and rising international talent, but ranking points still flow to the global leaderboard.
Basics
- When: June 11–14, 2026
- Where: Renouf Tennis Centre, 60 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
- Sanctioning: PPA Tour Australia (UPA-A)
- Status: PPA 125 Prize
- Money: TBA
- Surface: Indoor and outdoor hard courts
- Tickets: pickleballtournaments.com
- Website: ppatour.com
Divisions
- Pro — Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
- Amateur Age Brackets — 19+ through 60+
- Amateur Skill Brackets — 3.0 through 5.0
- Junior — Boys and Girls
- Senior Pro — 50+ Singles and Doubles
Results
| Division | 2026 Champions |
|---|---|
| Men’s Pro Singles | TBD |
| Women’s Pro Singles | TBD |
| Men’s Pro Doubles | TBD |
| Women’s Pro Doubles | TBD |
| Mixed Pro Doubles | TBD |
Full brackets: 2026 Results
Tickets
- Day passes: pickleballtournaments.com
- Multi-day passes: Available on Pickleball.com event page
- Parking: On-site at Renouf Tennis Centre, limited spaces
Watch
Travels
Nearby Airports:
- Wellington International Airport (WLG): 15 min drive
- Auckland Airport (AKL): connecting flights, 1 hr by air
Hotels
| Hotel | Distance | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| QT Wellington | 8 min | Boutique |
| Sofitel WLG | 10 min | Refined |
| Naumi Studio | 12 min | Quirky |
| InterCont WLG | 12 min | Reliable |
Sponsors
- PPA Tour
- Australia Pickleball.com.au
- JOOLA
- Franklin Sports
- Selkirk
- UPA-A
- Tennis Central Wellington
FAQs
Is the Wellington event indoor or outdoor?
Renouf Tennis Centre has both indoor and outdoor courts, with 6 indoor and 12 outdoor. Match scheduling depends on weather, and most pro matches are expected to play indoors.
Do PPA Tour Australia points count globally?
Yes. Points earned at this event count toward PPA Tour Australia rankings and also contribute to PPA Tour USA and Asia points, giving pros a direct path to global leaderboards.
What ball is used at the tournament?
The event uses the Franklin X-40 ball for all amateur and pro divisions. It’s the official tournament ball across the PPA Tour Australia and matches what most international stops play with.
Can amateurs from outside New Zealand enter?
Yes. Registration is open to international players through Pickleball.com, with skill brackets verified through DUPR ratings. Doubles partners must register within seven days of each other.
